Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)

What is increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A brain injury or some other health problem can cause growing pressure inside your skull. This dangerous condition is called increased intracranial pressure (ICP). It can lead to a headache. It can also further injure your brain or spinal cord.

This kind of headache is an emergency. It requires medical care right away. The sooner you get help, the more likely you are to recover.

What causes increased ICP?

Causes of increased ICP are:

Hydrocephalus, when you have too much cerebrospinal fluid. This is the fluid around your brain and spinal cord.